This particular narrative from ancient Greece is an exploration of “nostos,” a word that means “homecoming” but has come to mean “sweet” in modern Greek. In the “Odyssey,” Odysseus’ reunion with his ...

To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

For ancient Greeks, every waterway was protected by nymphs. They were invariably ageless young girls who existed even before ...

Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...

Continuing its summer programme is the 2025 edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama. Following its season premiere in early July, the next production arrives on Friday and ...

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on the Greek island of Paros. The investigation brought "new architectural remains" to light, plus various eating vessels and storage items.

Ancient sculptures reveal their true colors 07:00. The Greek and Roman Galleries at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art are a wonder of white marble, an astonishing acre of it – world ...

Submerged Ancient Greek City's Treasures Emerge 2,000 Years Later. Published Oct 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT Updated Oct 31, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT. By .